AK Young Minds

We aim to fill the gap between students, young scientists and scientists that already have established themselfs. We organize events supported by ÖPG, offering engaging talks and exciting challenges where knowledge is both tested and rewarded.

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If you are motivated, then you are welcome to join us and share your dreams and ideas. If you want to get in touch with us, follow the links above and/or just drop by our meetings at any time, for that contact us on Discord, WhatsApp or via ym(at)oepg.at. We are happy to welcome anyone who wants to get involved!

Come by at the ÖPG-SPS Annual Meeting

All students, PhD candidates and early-career researchers are invited to join us for an evening of engaging conversation, friendly companions, science-passionate connections on Wednesday as well as a fascinating session on Friday with Computational Physics and the ÖPG Master Thesis award winners!

These two Young Minds events are your chance to:

  • meet peers and friends in physics
  • spark ideas for your own projects or get inspiration from the 3 best master theses in Austria for your own 😉
  • Build relationships beyond our digital screens!

When: The exact timing can be found in the conference program – it is on 20 and 22 August 2025.
Where: ÖPG–SPS conference venue, University of Vienna

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Students' Award 2024

The Student Awards 2024 go to Felix Albrecht (University of Vienna) and Joachim Pomper (University of Graz).
You can find the videos of the presentations in the second round on Youtube or below.

Felix Albrecht - Winner
Joachim Pomper - Winner
Georg Wieland - zweite Runde
Philipp Münzer - zweite Runde

Past Events

AK Chair person:

David Steiner
Universität Wien
david.steiner(at)univie.ac.at
ym(at)oepg.at

Deputy:

Jeremias Söll
TU Wien
jeremias.bsc.soell(at)tuwien.ac.at
ym(at)oepg.at